Community Briefs – May 6, 2009

This is to let all military identification cardholders and all concerned that the 9th Mission Support Command ID Card personnel will be on Saipan to issue new or renewal of Military ID card. They will be at the Army Reserve Center on Saipan on May 18-22, 2009. Their hours are from 8am-6pm.

For any questions or for further information, call Ruth Coleman at the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at 664-2650 or Maj. Greg Sablan at the Army Reserve Center at 322-6671. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]MINA membership meeting tomorrow[/B]

The 2009 Mariana Islands Nature Alliance general membership meeting will be held tomorrow, May 7, 2009, from 5pm to 8pm, at the 13 Fishermen’s Pavilion on Beach Road in Garapan. We would like to invite all of our members as well as the public to join us, and learn about the opportunities and challenges facing MINA in 2009, as well as our accomplishments in 2008. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]SSHS reports cards out[/B]

To all parents/legal guardians of Saipan Southern High School students: Mid-progress reports are scheduled to be picked up on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, from 4:40pm to 7pm. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for parents/ legal guardian visit. All students will be released at 1pm. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B] OES PTSA meeting set[/B]

The PTSA Officers of Oleai Elementary School would like to inform the parents and guardians of Oleai Elementary School students that there will be a PTSA meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 6:15pm in the school cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Eucon holds art exhibit by non-Art students[/B]

Eucon International School and College is holding its first art exhibit by non-Art students up to Saturday, May 9. The exhibit is open to the public. Venue of the exhibit is the Agape Auditorium at the Eucon campus. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]John Gonzales Live schedule for May 2009[/B]

May 6, 2009 LIVE – Replays 5/10 and 5/11 at 7-8pm
Highlighting Teachers Appreciation & Teachers as Key to Student Success
PSS teachers
May 13, 2009 LIVE – Replays 5/17 and 5/18 at 7-8pm
Emergency Medical Services for children and adults
Firemen Thomas I. Manglona, Maynard Duenas, Frank Sablan
May 20, 2009 LIVE @ 7-8 pm – Replays 5/24 and 5/25 at 7-8 pm
Living with Cancer in the CNMI & Marianas March Against Cancer
Cancer survivors and MMAC 2009 representative
May 27, 2009 LIVE – Replays 5/31 and 6/1 at 7-8pm
PSS stimulus funding opportunities
PSS Commissioner Rita A. Sablan, EdD., PSS Federal Programs Tim Thornburgh, and PSS Financial Consultant Ed S. Tenorio
Shows air on KSPN Channel 2. LIVE Text: 285-META; LIVE Call: 287-4230; E-mail: johngonzales@pticom.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Townhall meeting in Kagman[/B]

Kagman Komunidat Association is inviting the public to its second townhall meeting. Voters can get to know the Republican candidates who will face off in the Republican primary in June. Juan Babauta and Galvin Deleon Guerrero’s townhall meeting will be on Thursday, May 7, at the Kagman Community Center at 7pm.

The purpose of the townhall meetings is for voters to stay informed and gather information from the candidates by asking the candidates questions and listening to the candidates’ platforms on the economy, Article 12, tourism, military buildup, crime, gambling, etc. Come and get to know the candidates before voting. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Memorial Day meetings[/B]

May 25, 2009 is Memorial Day, during which the CNMI will be paying tribute to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have passed on. This is to let all Memorial Day Committee members and all interested in being a part of the committee, that we will begin to meet every Tuesday at 9am starting on April 14, 2009, at the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs on Capitol Hill building 1364. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend.[B][I] (PR)[/I][/B] [B]Puengin Inetnon resumes this Friday[/B]

Puengin Inetnon will resume this Friday, May 8, at 4:30pm-10pm at the Kagman Community Center Parking Lot. Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market for food, drinks, snacks, clothing, arts and crafts. It will be held every government payday Friday. The Kagman Komunidat Association is looking for vendors to sell produce and fish due to popular demand by customers. Other vendors are also invited. Call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST or email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com for more info. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Kagman Flea Market on Saturday[/B]

The Kagman Saturday Flea Market will resume this Saturday, May 9, at 8am at the Kagman Community Center Parking Lot. It will be held every government payday Saturday. Individuals can sell their used items for only $5 and will be provided with a tent and table. Come and sell your used item at the fastest growing village in the Marianas. Interested individuals can call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST or email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com for more info. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Marianas High School schedule[/B]

May 4-15 Advanced Placement Exams
May 18-22 PSS SBA Tests
May 25 No classes (Memorial Day)
June 11 Graduation Ceremony
June 15 End of 4th Quarter
For questions and concerns contact 237-3206.
[B] English and Math placement test schedule [/B]

The Northern Marianas College will be conducting English and Math placement tests on the following dates:

May 14 Thursday
1pm – 4pm Room D-1
5pm – 8pm Room D-1

May 19 Tuesday 10am – 12pm Room D-1
5pm – 7pm Room D-1
May 21 Thursday 10am – 12pm Room D-1

Those who wish to take the test must bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport or school ID) and pencils. No admittance to the testing room will be allowed after the starting time.

There is a $25 fee each for the English and Math Placement Tests that must be paid in advance at the NMC Cashier (Moday-Friday, 9am – 4pm). No one will be allowed into the testing room without proof of payment (a receipt for either the placement test fee or the NMC application fee). Payment for the application fee will cover the English placement test fee.

If you have any questions about the English Placement Test, call Mark Haag at the Languages & Humanities Department at (670) 234-5498 Ext. 2017 or Mona Camacho at Ext. 1242.

If you have any questions about the Math Placement Test, call Glenn Keaton at the Sciences, Mathematics, Health, & Athletics Department at (670) 234-5498 Ext. 1200 or Hera Ogo at Ext. 1212. [B][I](NMC)[/I][/B]